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Storm

Posted on 13 September 2006 by Dominic Hodgson

Intro: Eye Of The Storm by Hotter Than Karl

Looking at the Comprehensive Rules of the ability, along with what spells actually count as ‘played’. Of special mention, interaction with Isochron Scepter, Panoptic Mirror and Eye of the Storm.

Time Spiral Update
Looking at known storm cards in the upcoming set.

History
A look back at the beginnings of storm and where it may have influenced other abilities.

Weathering the Storm
Some ways to maximize the potential of the storm mechanic.

Drawing many cards to play:
Recycle
Yawgmoth’s Bargain
Skullclamp

Playing the same spells multiple times:
Hurkyl’s Recall, Rebuild, Retract
Cloudstone Curio
Yawgmoth’s Will
Ill-Gotten Gains
Recall
Nostalgic Dreams
Enduring Renewal and ‘free creatures’ (Ornithopter, Kobolds, Cloud of Faeries, and a sacrificer.
Elves, Concordant Crossroads, Tangleroot, Aluren, Fecundity

Past Cards
A look at each storm card, including their possiblities as well as proven use in popular decks.

Possible uses for Sprouting Vines: Seismic Assault, Lightning Storm

The Power of Storm
How storm dominated The Vintage and Legacy World Championships held August 2006. Here’s a link to Ted Knutson’s article: http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=mtgcom/feature/354

My Favorite!
Tendrils of Agony

Here’s a wacky ‘unpowered’ Vintage build using Cloudstone Curio, Kobolds and Tendrils of Agony for the win. http://www.essentialmagic.com/Decks/View.asp?ID=169335

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